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Archive for November 7th, 2008

Proton M lifts off with latest Astra satellite (Part II)

November 7th, 2008 by

After its 9-hour-12-minute mission, a Proton M/Briz M released the Astra 1M satellite into a geosynchronous transfer orbit. The satellite will eventually go into operation at 19.2 degrees East for SES Astra of Luxembourg.

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Update: DMSP-F18 launch pushed to next year

November 7th, 2008 by

The Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) Flight 16 (F16) Block 5D-3 spacecraft, built by Lockheed Martin , has surpassed five years of on-orbit operations and continues to provide critical weather data to the U.S. military, one year beyond its four year design life.

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The DirecTV Group, Inc. results Q3 2008

November 7th, 2008 by

The DirecTV Group, Inc. reported financial results for the third quarter 2008.

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ViaSat Inc. results Q2 FY 2009

November 7th, 2008 by

ViaSat Inc. announced financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2009.

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IPSTAR opens its 11th gateway in The Philippines

November 7th, 2008 by

Thaicom Public Company Limited has inaugurated its eleventh IPSTAR Gateway in Manila, The Philippines.

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